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What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism arises when the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is located in the neck, although extra thyroid tissue can sometimes be found within the chest. The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormone which has a wide range of important effects on the body. Thyroid hormone helps the […]

What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a relatively common disease of the ageing cat. It is typically the result of a benign (non-cancerous) increase in the number of cells in one or both of the thyroid glands. The thyroid glands are located in the neck although there is occasionally additional tissue within the chest. The result […]